Runovići: population and statistics
Runovići has a population of 1,872 (2025) across 59.3 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 361 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,872 residents
- 59.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Runovići in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Runovići ranks No. 34 by population.
Unemployment rate: 15.7% in Runovići, compared with an average of 6.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 5.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 1.0% in Runovići, compared with an average of 1.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Runovići over time
Runovići had 2,227 residents in 2015 and 1,872 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,005 |
| 2021 | 1,953 |
| 2022 | 1,940 |
| 2023 | 1,910 |
| 2024 | 1,892 |
| 2025 | 1,872 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,305 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zmijavci, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Podbablje (3,940 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Runovići
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.1 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.7% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −15.3 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 493 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 374 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 248 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,301 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 661 | 676 | 604 | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.4% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 192 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.1 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.7 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.0% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 376 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.6% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 215 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 520 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.4% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 485 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 17.2% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,743 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,575 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,827 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 434 | 488 | 456 | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 306 | 278 | 302 | ranked 253 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 15.7% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 13 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 88 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 47 | 282 | 150 | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 148 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,985 | – | 9,381 | ranked 259 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.5 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 215 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 14.3% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 112 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.23 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 49 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Runovići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 76 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 41 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 153 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 76 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.1 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 277 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 70 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 37 | 41 | 28 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.7% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 204 of 545 |
Runovići: indicators over time
Indicators available for several years. Hover over or tap a chart to read the value for each year.
Natural change per 1,000 residents
−15.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,743 € in 2025, compared with 4,254 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,575 € in 2025, compared with 7,103 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,827 € in 2025, compared with 3,732 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
88 in 2024, compared with 78 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
4,863 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Runovići?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zmijavci3.2 km · 1,667
- Podbablje5.0 km · 3,940
- Imotski7.4 km · 9,262
- Proložac11 km · 3,059
- Zagvozd13 km · 937
- Lokvičići18 km · 627
- Tučepi18 km · 1,900
- Makarska19 km · 14,408
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Runovići?
Runovići has 1,872 residents (2025), ranking 361 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Runovići?
Runovići covers 59.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Runovići growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Runovići went from 2,227 to 1,872, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Runovići?
Runovići is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.383, longitude 17.217.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Runovići?
In Runovići, “Unemployment rate” stands at 15.7% (2021), ranking 13 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Runovići?
In Runovići, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 1.0% (2021), ranking 520 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Runovići?
The nearest to Runovići are Zmijavci (3.2 km), Podbablje (5.0 km), Imotski (7.4 km), Proložac (11 km), Zagvozd (13 km).